Acute limb ischemia
An emergency vascular condition caused by sudden blockage of a limb artery.
An emergency vascular condition caused by sudden blockage of a limb artery. In vascular surgery, this condition is assessed using symptoms, risk factors and imaging findings. The goal is timely diagnosis, reduced complication risk and selection of an appropriate treatment plan.
Symptoms
- check_circleSudden severe pain
- check_circleCold limb
- check_circlePale or bluish color
- check_circleNumbness
- check_circleWeak movement
When to see a doctor
Call emergency services for sudden severe pain, cold/bluish limb, speech difficulty, shortness of breath or chest pain.
Diagnostics
Diagnosis is based on symptoms, medical examination and imaging results interpreted together. Related diagnostics: diagnostic-angiography, ct-angiography, duplex-ultrasound.
Treatment
Treatment is selected individually based on disease stage, vascular anatomy, risk factors and the patient's overall condition. Related treatments: thrombectomy, thrombolysis, balloon-angioplasty, vascular-stenting, vascular-bypass.